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kernel: ICMPv6 “Packet Too Big” packets force a DoS of the Linux kernel by forcing 100% CPU

🗓️ 22 May 2024 10:03:03Reported by RedHatType 
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ICMPv6 Packet Too Big can exhaust the Linux routing table, driving high CPU and enabling denial of service.

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21 Jul 2026 18:58Current
6.6Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.6
CVSS 3.17.5
EPSS0.0094
SSVC
CWE-400
Packet Too BigLinux routing tablegarbage collectiondenial of servicelocal networkhigh bandwidth
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